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AJ05 SYC

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,187 mi
Last recorded97,187 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 SYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,187 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,386 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,998 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,483 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers split

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,483 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,565 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,565 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,872 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge of tread

Pass 11 May 2011 49,380 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front wipers split slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,873 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,255 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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AJ05 SYC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 SYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 SYC registered?

AJ05 SYC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AJ05 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 SYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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